S2E5: Swapping Gender Roles in CT Surgery and Nursing: A Wife-Husband Duo

S2E5: Swapping Gender Roles in CT Surgery and Nursing: A Wife-Husband Duo

Rachel Medbery, MD, and her husband Duane McLain, RN, share their story about flipping gender norms not only in their careers, but also within their marriage. The couple also discusses working relationships between nurses and doctors, and gives insight on how they respond to stereotypes and implicit biases from patients and coworkers.

Dr. Medbery is a recent Emory cardiothoracic surgery graduate and is now working in Austin, TX as a thoracic surgeon in a large group of 16 cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeons. Duane is also working hard and staying safe during these times. Best of all, they are now expecting a baby!

This is our first love story on the WISER podcast – and we love it.

Hosts: Vivian Wang and Caroline Coleman
Editor: Rachel Slappy
Producer: Alex Speak

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